In 2020, the UAE space scientists say they will fire a probe to Mars in an effort map the toxic gas planet’s turbulent weather.

“The rocket must blast off from Earth during a brief ‘launch window’ in July 2020. This is because the Earth and Mars orbit the Sun at different rates, and are aligned at their closest point only once every two years,” a UAE space center statement read.

“If any part of the mission is not ready in time or fails at the last minute, there may be no second chance.”

The Hope probe will orbit about 22,000km (14,000 miles) above the Red Planet.